Airfoil section used on Langley whirling arm. Perfect arc with maximum depth of curvature 1 inch (2.5 cm). Brass, 1/4 inch (0.6 cm) wide, reinforcements on each end of airfoil section. Object is primarily made of wood, but contains brass supports on the edges. Created by James Walker Date Created 02/07/2012 Source Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Keywords Aviation; Engineers; People; Research Rights and Restrictions Not determined
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